The hunter's leisurely life begins with marrying a female educated youth.

Zhang Yun rode a roe deer and arrived at Jigong Mountain around 4 p.m.

They went straight to the residence of mine manager Lu Baoshan.

The gate was open, and Zhang Yun arrived at the door. Before he could even call out, Lu Zhengfeng saw Zhang Yun.

"Zhang Yun, what brings you here?"

Lu Zhengfeng was drinking tea. He put down his teacup, stood up, and went straight to the door.

Early in the morning, Zhang Yun came to Jigong Mountain and gave the spiritual spring water to Lu Baoshan to drink, which brought down his high fever.

Lu Zhengfeng was somewhat surprised, wondering why Zhang Yun had come here again in the afternoon.

Zhang Yun asked with a smile, "Grandpa, is the mine manager feeling better?"

"He's much better. His fever has gone down. The doctor just came over and said that Baoshan can get out of bed and live a normal life tomorrow."

Lu Zhengfeng said happily, and then he pulled Zhang Yun to sit down on the wooden chair on the sofa.

Zhang Yun then put down the bamboo tube he had brought with him and said with a smile, "Grandpa, I went up the mountain again at noon and fetched some more spring water. You can let the mine manager continue to drink this spring water."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhengfeng immediately patted Zhang Yun on the shoulder and said gratefully, "Great! Your spring water is wonderful. I'll have Baoshan come out right away so he can drink from this spring water again."

After saying that, Lu Zhengfeng went to the back room and pulled Lu Baoshan out.

Lu Baoshan, who looked to be in his forties, had only had a high fever for two days. Although he was feeling better now, he still looked haggard and was not in good spirits.

"You're Zhang Yun? I've been lying here for two days, and I've heard a lot about you during that time. You're quite impressive."

Lu Baoshan spoke softly, and after sitting on the wooden chair, he saw the bamboo tube.

Without saying much, Lu Baoshan opened the bamboo tube lid and immediately began drinking the spring water.

After taking a sip, Lu Baoshan immediately experienced the benefits of the spiritual spring, and he immediately began to drink it in large gulps.

After drinking all the spring water from the bamboo tube, Lu Baoshan let out a satisfied burp, feeling somewhat refreshed.

"Great! This spring water is wonderful. I feel much better now."

Lu Baoshan stretched his arms and legs, feeling agile and without any soreness.

When Lu Zhengfeng saw that his son had indeed recovered completely, he looked at Zhang Yun with gratitude.

"Speak, what brings you here this afternoon?"

Lu Zhengfeng knew, of course, that Zhang Yun wouldn't come without a reason. Now in a great mood, he took the initiative to ask.

Zhang Yun chuckled. Since Lu Zhengfeng had asked, he naturally wouldn't put on an act anymore.

"Old man, I've come here with two things I need your help with."

"First, I need the wheels from the mine's waste warehouse. I want to use them to make a cart so that it will be easier to transport wild animals to the mine's canteen in the future."

"Secondly, I need your help to contact the county's production command center so I can ask them to let me know that I want to buy cement."

Upon hearing this, both Lu Zhengfeng and Lu Baoshan were taken aback.

After a moment of silence, Lu Baoshan spoke up: "Zhang Yun, you want discarded cart wheels? That's easy. You're a purchasing agent, so just write an application, get my approval, and you can go to the scrap warehouse to choose the cart wheels you want. As for the price, we'll sell them as scrap metal. As long as you pay, you can buy them legitimately and reasonably."

If Zhang Yun were an outsider, Lu Baoshan really wouldn't want to sell the scrap materials; he didn't want to bear the reputation of selling off collective assets at a low price.

Zhang Yun was the cafeteria's purchasing agent, essentially an internal employee. Selling waste materials to Zhang Yun was ostensibly a way to make good use of the waste and improve the employees' living conditions.

In the past, a lot of scrap iron from the mine was processed internally in this way. Various management levels used this to seek personal gain, and everyone had a tacit understanding and would not undermine each other.

"But it's impossible to get personal approval from the production command center to sell cement. Cement plants don't sell cement to individuals."

Lu Baoshan stated the reason directly.

The main problem is that cement plants are producing too little cement right now. Large-scale construction projects such as factories, mines, and dams are all major cement consumers, and everyone is in urgent need of cement. Why would they sell cement to individuals?

Lu Zhengfeng held Lu Baoshan down and said calmly, "Don't be so rigid, there's still a way."

Lu Baoshan was taken aback.

Zhang Yun's face immediately lit up with a smile; the gloomy weather had turned into sunshine.

Lu Zhengfeng was truly remarkable. Knowing that Zhang Yun had saved Lu Baoshan, he understood that Zhang Yun wanted him to repay this debt of gratitude.

Naturally, Lu Zhengfeng couldn't refuse Zhang Yun. There were difficulties, but he had to find a way to help.

“Use the name of the mine to say that the mine is going to build a mineral warehouse and purchase a batch of cement.”

"As for the cement, just transport it directly to the location designated by Zhang Yun."

"Once the cement arrives, you can have the construction team write a construction delay application form, stating the reasons for the delay. Just come up with a reasonable excuse."

“If construction is delayed, Zhang Yun, you should arrange for someone to cut a hole in all the cement bags. Naturally, the cement cannot be returned or transported away.”

"At that time, Zhang Yun, you can step forward again, write an application form, and buy this batch of cement."

"In this way, the mine suffers no financial loss, and Zhang Yun, you get the cement as you wish."

Lu Zhengfeng gave a live demonstration of how to procure a batch of cement through deception.

Zhang Yun understood immediately after hearing this.

This method was indeed roundabout, requiring the use of a nearby mine, but the ultimate goal was achieved.

No wonder he was once a county leader; he's got a sharp mind.

After listening, Lu Baoshan's eyes widened. He was once again amazed by his father's intelligence; this big leader was truly capable.

"The old man is still the best."

Zhang Yun immediately flattered him, saying it was genuine.

"Okay, I'll apply for a batch of cement like that. Zhang Yun, how many tons of cement do you want?"

Lu Baoshan understood why Lu Zhengfeng wanted to help Zhang Yun; it was to repay the kindness of saving him. Of course, he wouldn't complain about the difficulties anymore and would personally handle the matter.

That year, 325 grade cement cost 75 yuan per ton. 425 grade cement cost 79 yuan per ton.

One bag of cement weighs 50 kilograms, so one ton is 20 bags.

Zhang Yun estimated that 10 tons of cement would be enough for him to build his house.

However, the thought of having to build a wall means it will at least double in size.

"Mine manager, I need 20 tons of cement, grade 425."

Zhang Yun replied immediately.

The more the better, better safe than sorry.

Otherwise, if the order is too small, and we have to ask Lu Zhengfeng for help again, we'll be indebted to him.

Spending 1600 yuan on cement seems like a high cost, but Zhang Yun is still confident he can earn it within the next few days.

"Okay, I've got it. I'll go to the office to make arrangements in a bit."

"As for the production command center, you'll have to make a call, Father. That way, the approval process will be faster, and Zhang Yun can get the cement as soon as possible."

Lu Baoshan said calmly.

Lu Zhengfeng nodded.

Immediately, Zhang Yun wrote an application form on the spot, requesting to purchase a batch of waste materials from the warehouse, and then handed it to Lu Baoshan.

After Lu Baoshan took it and looked at it, finding no problems, he replied, "Okay, I'll go to my office later and approve it, then I'll stamp it with the official seal. Come to my office tomorrow morning to pick up the approval form."

Zhang Yun quickly thanked him.

Now, the most important raw materials for building a house—stone, cement, river sand, and timber—have all been secured.

All that's left are the red bricks.

The red brick production area was not in Qushui Commune, but in another neighboring commune, Hongling Commune.

Zhang Yun thought for a moment. It was already 5 p.m., and there was no time to rush to Hongling Commune, so he decided to go tomorrow.